WasabiCon 2018

From DeLa Doll’s website: “I’m DeLa Doll! I’m a cosplayer, blogger, mom, and college student. I’ve always been a huge nerd with a serious artsy streak, constantly reading, gaming,writing, and crafting from as early as I can remember. In December 2014, my cosplay journey officially began and I quickly became addicted! Since then, my skills and experiences have expanded to the point that I began to document them in my blog, leading to my articles and cosplay creations being featured in publications like The Huffington Post and sites like Geek Girls. A lot of my writing focuses on diversity and inclusion, media reviews, and my thoughts pertaining to cosplay and nerd culture. As far as my cosplay goes, I really like to cosplay characters I love and identify with characters with unique designs, and my own original designs for for new and old characters! The outpouring of support I’ve received for all of these things is more than I could have imagined, and it makes me happy to know that I am inspiring others by doing things that I enjoy. ”

A live action role-playing game (LARP) is a form of role-playing game where the participants physically portray their characters.[1] The players pursue goals within a fictional setting represented by the real world while interacting with each other in character. The outcome of player actions may be mediated by game rules or determined by consensus among players. Event arrangers called gamemasters decide the setting and rules to be used and facilitate play.

Locally based LARP group Dystopia Rising offers a fully immersive experience set in a post-apocalyptic zombie infested world. They are planning on running short story open to attendees Saturday night in the Cosplay Events room. This is a great opportunity for fans who have been curious about this unique and exciting RPG experience!

GET HYPE! The team from LvL Up Events are bringing a dance party back to WasabiCon!

(The last time we hosted a convention dance event was at our original property, the Marriott Jacksonville, in 2015.)

This is an all-ages party featuring lives DJs, energetic music, and most importantly: YOU! Come as you are or in your favorite kigurumi (“onesie”) for a night of dancing to high energy beats. The team has a lot of special elements planned including a Best Kigu contest and a photo booth so you can remember the night with a special momento!

ADMISSION is included with your ticket to WasabiCon 2018. Doors open at 9:00 PM in Main Events (Port) inside the Lexington Hotel & Conference Center.

Geekapella is Florida’s hometown geeky a cappella group! Their newest release, “Legends of the Hidden Demo,” is a hit among convention-goers throughout America. They’ve performed alongside bands like Emerald Rose, The Doubleclicks, and The Cog is Dead, turning every event into a real concert with music from all your favorite fandoms.

Do you like Star Wars, Batman, anime, or just enjoy weird internet things? You’ll find all this and more in their repertoire!

We’re thrilled to have them return to WasabiCon again this year for more geeky musical goodness.

The Delta Fleet is a non-profit Star Trek fan group that specializes in costumes and props from one of the most famous science fiction franchises of all time. They will be returning to WasabiCon again this year to host panels, showcase at a fan table, and share the love of Star Trek for fans of the original franchise and event the newer projects like Discovery.

Additionally, the Delta Fleet supports a number of local and national charities to keep in line with Gene Roddenberry’s vision of better future.

“Fitness can seem like a daunting challenge for many of us. We struggle with the uncertainty of where to begin, the sheer number of options available to us, and the feeling that we may never change the way we currently are. I challenge these notions. With the guidance in this book and the programs presented herein, anyone can find success in fitness whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned fitness veteran. The program features a self-assessment protocol to determine your individual strengths and weaknesses, a system of workouts that give you the options to pursue your chosen domain of fitness, and progressions that keep you engaged and interested in that pursuit…” (Read more: www.critical.fit/about/)

Check out this unique crossover of fitness and RPG culture as Critical Fit helps you roll for your own initiative during and after WasabiCon 2018!

WasabiCon welcomes the 405th Southern Regiment – Halo Costumes and Props community. Their mission? To support their code of Unity, Armour and Honor, by promoting an environment of creative collaboration, of Halo Costuming and Props, via their regiment and by extending their southern hospitality and craft throughout the community.

Their mission statement:

Honor. Armor. Unity.

1. Make quality armor, props, and help around the community both local and online. (Quality props attract the eyes of Bungie, Halo celebrities, and new members and work towards more fully suited members)

2. Consult with the 405th Source about donating time to do professional video tutorials, create artwork, write articles, and help maintain a professional, friendly and positive face for the 405th (VERY IMPORTANT! Provides reputation, new members, attracts important eyes like Bungie and Halo celebrities which is important if we want their approval to be an official group)

3. Attend conventions, public events and charities promoting the 405th name (Provides us with good reputation and more members)

4. And most important HAVE FUN.

The group will be on hand all weekend at WasabiCon hosting panels and meeting attendees. Be sure to check them out online at www.facebook.com/405thSouthern/

“We are a costuming group based on the Umbrella Corporation from the Resident Evil series of games and movies. We operate primarily in Jacksonville and Saint Augustine, Florida. Our beginning was small and humble – with a few members gearing up for zombie events, midnight game releases, conventions and of course, Halloween night. We decided to take it to the next level and turn what we had into a truly organized group effort. Thus, the 219th was born.

Our goals are to have fun, share camaraderie, encourage creativity and help out charitable causes along the way.”

The Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club is an international STAR WARS™ costuming organization dedicated to celebrating the STAR WARS™ universe through the creation, display, and wearing of quality character costumes that represent the Mandalorian characters and culture from the STAR WARS™ sagas.

The MMCC unites individuals with a common love for STAR WARS™ and the Mandalorian culture/characters while encouraging self-improvement, personal growth, family involvement, and fellowship with peers. The MMCC promotes interest in STAR WARS™ and facilitates the use of these costumes for STAR WARS™-related events as well as contributing to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work. The Protectors of Lothal will be interacting with attendees at WasabiCon and presenting panel discussions on the MMCC as well as demonstrating how to make Mandalorian armor.

Little eLeague is a Competitive Team Gaming League for Youth ages 8-17. Their mission is to foster IRL (in real life) social interactions through Coaching, Connections, and Competitions using Esports as the glue. During WasabiCon 2018, little eLeague will be taking over the “Captain’s Boardroom” at the Lexington Hotel & Conference Center and converting it to a game room.

The game room is scheduled to open each day at 11:00 AM and run until 8:00 PM on Saturday and 5:00 PM on Sunday during the convention. (NOTE: room hours are subject to change. Please check out the event schedule page for the latest times and info.)

You can learn more about little eLeague by visiting their official website at www.littleeleague.com – or follow them on social media: